JAMES MICHAEL RYAN, 77, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014, at his residence. Born in Fort Wayne, Mike graduated from Central Catholic High School and worked as a Photo Lithographer with Precision Litho Plate for 44 years, retiring in 2003. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Mike was a devoted husband, father, and a loyal companion to his dogs Pepe, Thunder, Panda and Riley.

He was an avid golfer at Foster Park and enjoyed other outdoor activities like yard work and working on his 1965 Thunderbird. Other hobbies included supporting Indiana and Michigan sports teams and listening to all genres of music.